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Mexico City Highlights and Xochimilco Trajinera Ride

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Overview

Discover Mexico City’s rich history and culture, from the former Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan to its iconic historic landmarks.

Explore the Historic Center on foot, including the Zócalo and Madero pedestrian street, surrounded by colonial architecture and historic buildings.

Enjoy a panoramic drive along Paseo de la Reforma, passing landmarks such as the Angel of Independence and the Diana the Huntress Fountain.

Continue to Coyoacán, a charming traditional neighborhood, before visiting University City (UNAM), known for its impressive murals by Diego Rivera, Juan O’Gorman and David Alfaro Siqueiros, as well as its Olympic Stadium (panoramic view only).

The experience continues in Xochimilco, the famous “floating gardens,” where you’ll enjoy approximately 2 hours aboard a traditional colorful trajinera.

Choose between shared and private tour options, with or without lunch, to suit your preferences.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
  • Trajinera in Xochimilco
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Food and drinks (if option not selected)
  • Gratuities
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Palacio de Bellas Artes (pass by)

Fine Art Palace, a unique, eclectic architecture art deco, and Renaissance style, Carrara and Mexican marbles, an impressive Tiffany curtain, is the best cultural venue in the Historic Center of Mexico and a real jewel of the city.
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Zocalo

Enjoy the world's 3rt largest square, surrounded by Mexico's most important political power buildings; National Palace, the City Hall, the Justice Palace, and the Cathedral. Zocalo is synonymous with the main square in Mexico. Finds the remains of the Azteca Empire at Templo Mayor. The Historical Center is the most extensive colonial city declared by UNESCO in America and called the Palaces' City in the XIX century.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Palacio Nacional de Mexico (pass by)

The National Palace is the seat of the Federal Executive Power of Mexico; it houses the masterpieces of Diego Rivera, who painted in fresco the history of Mexico and Mesoamerica's cultures' richness.
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Museo del Templo Mayor

The Templo Mayor or Great Temple of Mexico is an enclosure that includes a series of constructions, buildings, towers and a patio, the physical space where they were located, surrounded by a wall that had doors that gave access to the main roads from the city. Only panoramic view
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico

The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary to the skies of Mexico City is the seat of the First Archdiocese of Mexico and is located on the north side of the Plaza de la Constitución in the Historic Center of Mexico City.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

University City

The National Autonomous University of Mexico is a Mexican public university and is the most important university in Latin America, considering its extensive academic and research work. The Campus is awe-inspiring and highlights its architecture and its integration into the environment. You will have a panoramic visit of one of the largest stone natural murals and the great work of Diego Rivera at the Olimpic Stadium. This visit is a panoramic one.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Coyoacan

Walk Coyoacán in the mornings with a good coffee and feel the tranquility and magic of its environment; Walk it at noon or in the afternoon, and you will observe its artistic and popular colors, or re-visit it at night and enjoy its sounds, its music, the exclusivity of its corners, the charm of its streets, alleys and emblematic places, surrounded by colonial houses, cultural centers, restaurants, bookstores, galleries, and craft houses. Panoramic tour (time for photos in strategic locations)
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Estadio Azteca (pass by)

The Azteca Stadium is a soccer stadium located in Mexico City, with a capacity for 87,000 spectators, thus being the largest in Mexico, the second in America and the seventh in the world. This visit is a panoramic one.
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Floating Gardens of Xochimilco

This neighborhood is like a town in southern Mexico City and gives way to Xochimilco's famous canals, the last remnants of an enormous transport system that the Aztecs built. You can take a promenade in colorful boats similar to the gondolas while pass browsing food vendors, artisans, and mariachis. The atmosphere is festive, especially at weekends.
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1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and comfortable shoes
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mexico City Highlights and Xochimilco Trajinera Ride?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mexico City Highlights and Xochimilco Trajinera Ride?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Hotel pickup (selected hotels only).
  • Trajinera in Xochimilco.
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
  • Professional guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks (if option not selected).
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Mexico City Highlights and Xochimilco Trajinera Ride is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mexico City Highlights and Xochimilco Trajinera Ride will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

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  • Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
  • Trajinera in Xochimilco
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks (if option not selected)
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and comfortable shoes
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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